Another option is to spot your patterned tiles around the room, and use plain tiles for the remainder. (mixandchic.com)
From plain tiles to cartoon tiles, to floral tiles, these designs feature a variety of tiles that will suit the structure and framework of the bathroom. (designtrends.com)
It's possible to take plain tiles and make them special, such as this kitchen backsplash dressed in classic white ceramic subway tiles. (bhg.com)